Lampasas, TX

From cattle to whitetails Emphasizing genetics, ranchers embrace deer breeding's income potential By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       A griculture looks much different now on Jim and Vicki McLean's land than when Mrs. McLean's great-grandfather established the ranch in 1876. In the last 130 years, the property west of Lometa has changed from primarily a cattle operation to a home for polo ponies. Now, like a growing number of ... More ... Youth stock show enters second day       The 2008 edition -- the 71st year -- of the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show continues through Saturday, with several hundred animals being exhibited over the course of the three-day event. The annual Food Fair as well as the Ag Mechanics Show also are scheduled. More ... SUWCD district directors nix interlocal agreement By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent       At their recent monthly meeting, Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District directors voted 4-1 not to sign an interlocal agreement with Groundwater Management Area 8. Earlier this year, the agreement also was not approved. More ... Sister act       Lometa Lady Hornet Taylor Bradley (22) fights for a rebound while her sister Kylie Bradley (13) waits in the wings in case the ball comes her way. Lometa's girls fell to Eden in the district-opener Friday. More ... Museum       Lampasas County Museum Foundation Inc. will hold its annual meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at Keystone Square Museum, 303 S. Western Ave. General membership of the Keystone Square Museum is invited to attend. The museum is a non-profit organziation. For information, phone 556-2224. More ... Adamsville       The Adamsville Heritage Association will celebrate the Township of Adamsville's 100th anniversary with a reception Jan. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center on Farm-to- Market Road 581 East. The event will feature historical memorabilia and refreshments made from recipes in the A... More ... LISD trustees       The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building where Superintendent Dr. Brant Myers will give an update on progress related to bond projects. In other business, trustees will hear a presentation on the district's Annual... More ... Meetings       Lampasas County Commissioners Court will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. The Lampasas City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Agenda items include discussion of plats for Diamond Ridge Subdivision, Phase 2 and Whitetail Crossing, a... More ...